2007 Jayco Greyhawk problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-11-21 · campaign 17V746000 · 49,563 vehicles
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the v
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Electrical System 2012-07-23 · campaign 12V347000 · 908 vehicles
Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2006, through August 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the Iota-brand transfer switches installed in the vehicles.
Risk: An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-02-23 · SRP 22-083 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
standard repair procedure: 4k & 5.5k generator overheating â fuel hose protection. gas generators overheating while traveling. adding a heatshield sleeve to the fuel line running from the rear axle to the generator fuel line connection.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-05-17 · INC 22-067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco and entegra coach storage tips. instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2008-06-01 · TSB-07-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jayco motorhome service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. storage compartment exhaust heat exposure. the exhaust heat under heavy loads may cause the passenger side storage compartment to deform. csc letter was received. *pe
What owners report
2013-06-19 · Tires · 48,400 mi“rear inside dual tire (driver side) suffered tread separation. approximately 500 miles later the passenger inside dual also had complete tread separation. 1st failure damaged rv water line, mud flaps. 2nd failure caused loss of wheel cover. all rear tires and front (all same brand) have been replaced. two failures is not a coincidence. there is…”
2012-06-09 · Electrical System · 17,000 mi · 🔥 fire“while camping in a campsite and connected to shore power the iota 50 amp automatic transfer switch (ats) shorted and caught fire. there was smoke in the cabin and flames coming from the ats which extinguished themselves before the fire extinguisher could be retrieved from the front of the cabin. *js the resulting damage besides the ats als…”
2010-10-11 · Electrical System · 3,331 mi · 🔥 fire“2007 jayco greyhawk 33ds there is evidence of an electrical fire in the transfer switch for the main cabin that damaged the transfer switch, left residue and caused an electrical service failure to the front of the cabin while operating on the on-board generator. this occurred over a period of two years until a total failure ceased operations. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.